deferral/dɪˈfɝəl/EtymologyFrom defer + -al, with ‘r’ doubled to clarify pronunciation.deferral means an act of deferring, a deferment. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.deferral is pronounced /dɪˈfɝəl/.nounAn act of deferring, a deferment.A prepayment.